This Week’s Bulletin

Announcements

• Back to School Event — August 5

  Central's annual Back to School Event and Friends & Family Meal is Wednesday, August 5. Bring school supply donations to the building any time before August 2, or give through the online portal and we'll shop for you. Amazon and Walmart wish lists are posted on Facebook and printed in the bulletin.

• Promotion Sunday — August 2

  Every elementary student moves up to their new grade level class on Sunday morning, August 2. Rising 6th graders are the exception: they'll have a special promotion on Wednesday, August 5. Watch your email for details from Tammy and James.

  Contact Tammy Beck.

• Online Bible Study — Wednesdays, 11 AM

  Jane Estes is hosting a weekly online Bible study beginning Wednesday, July 29, meeting Wednesdays from 11 AM to noon. RSVP so Jane can send you the meeting link. Details are on Facebook and in the weekly email.

  Contact the church office.

• Donut Sale for Peru — August 2

  The Kids Ministry sells donuts again on Sunday, August 2. Proceeds fund a month of a tutor's salary at Casa Hogar El Amor de Dios — the Love of God Children's Home — in Arequipa, Peru.

• OnRamp Mentoring starts back this fall

  Mentoring follows the school year and meets one night a week on Tuesday evenings. There's an interest meeting on August 25, and mentorship kicks off September 1. There's already a waiting list of mentees, so no need to wonder whether you'd be matched — dedicate an hour on Tuesdays and you will be.

  Contact the church office.

• ESL classes are starting

  Bi-weekly English classes are starting to support families we've met through Kids Closet. If you'd like to help facilitate lessons, get in touch.

  Contact Matt Thomas.

• Reserving a room

  To use any space in the building, call or email Jessica in the church office to reserve it.

  Contact Jessica Ward.

Events this week

Classes

Sundays, 9 AM

• Adult Classes · Fellowship East & West, SGC UpstairsAdult classes are studying 1 Corinthians.
• The Mix · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.
• Teens · SGC UpstairsTeen area, SGC Upstairs.
• Kids · Kids AreaAll ages, in the Kids Area.

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM

• Spiritual Formation · Steven Hovater · Fellowship EastA textual study from the book of Acts focused on being formed by the Holy Spirit.
• Helping Hands · SGC Upstairs, Kids Closet hallwayAn actionable opportunity to offer support and assistance to existing Central ministries.
• Share · Shannon Cooper · Fellowship WestJoining the work of God in spreading the good news.
• CoParenting & Self-Care · Chaney Monan · SGC UpstairsA class to help coparents, stepparents, and single parents navigate the stress and challenges of raising kids in a non-traditional setting.
• The Mix — Making Disciples 101 · Meech Geter · SGC UpstairsA community of young adults.

Ongoing at Central

• Small Groups · Twice monthly, September–MaySmall communities who meet twice a month through the school year.Contact Shannon Cooper.
• OnRamp Mentoring · Tuesday evenings through the school yearOne evening a week mentoring a friend from the Central community.Contact Landon Dillie.
• Encouragers Class · Thursdays at 10:30 AM, August–MayMeets in Fellowship East.
• Preschool Story Time · Fridays at 10 AMIn the Kids Area, for preschoolers and their parents.
• Mt. Zion Food PantryBring non-perishable food to the foyer any time to help stock the Free Little Food Pantry.
• Kids ClosetDonate items in the foyer any time. Appointments can be made for large donations.Contact Lacey Hines or Lizzie Wolhuter.
• Freedom PrayerAn intentional time of prayer for a specific need or struggle, or to seek a deeper connection with God. Sign up on the website.
• Canvas Community · Second Wednesday each monthServing the homeless community an evening meal.Contact Matt Thomas.
• Spanish Worship Service · Weekly, in the Spiritual Growth CenterA weekly service for our Spanish-speaking neighbors.Contact Matt Thomas.